Aston Martin DB4 Drophead Coupe
| Produced: |
1961-1963, 70 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats |
First introduced in
The DB4 Convertible also shared the Saloons Aluminum, Superleggera body construction but now featured a fully lined convertible top, which looked well proportioned in its raised position.
Whilst the DB5 is well known as the "James Bond car" we should not forget the DB4 Convertible's role in the film, The
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3670cc | S6 DOHC | Aston Martin Alu S6 DOHC (DB4 onwards) | 92mm x 92mm |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Coil Springs |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 mph | 8.5 s | 16 mpg |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Aston martin DB4 Series V Vantage Coupe | Coys | 12 May 2012 | - | €238106.00 |
| 250 | Aston martin DB4 Coupe | RM Auctions | 19 Jan 2012 | $363000.00 | - |
| 160 | Aston Martin DB4 Coupe | RM Auctions | 20 Jan 2011 | Not sold | |
| 229 | Aston Martin DB4 Series III Saloon | Bonhams | 8 May 2004 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2012 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Aston Martin DB4-6 - The ultimate Astons have rocketed in price so you need to inspect a potential purchase carefully, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Aston Martin DB4 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 5 October 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Aston Martin DB4 - The DB4 was the first proper "David Brown" Aston. What a car, sighs JAMES TAYLOR. | ||||
| Article |
One of a kind - Aston Martin DBR4-250/3 |
96 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2010 | |||
| One of a kind - Aston Martin DBR4-250/3 - No-one has ever uncovered the true story of this Aston Martin Formula 1 car - until now. In an Octane exclusive, Tony Dron unpicks the complex history of Aston's glorious F1 failure. | ||||
| Article |
Cradle to Grave - Aston Martin DB4 and Vanquish |
64 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2007 | |||
| Cradle to Grave - Aston Martin DB4 and Vanquish - Aston Martin has just closed the doors at its Newport Pagnell factory after nearly 50 years of car production. John Simister takes a DB4 and the last-of-line Vanquish on a symbolic journey to Aston's new home at Gaydon. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6- Aston Martin is to England what Ferrari is to Italy and Porsche is to Germany.....and within the hierachy of its models, the DB4-6 series stand head and shoulders above the rest. RICHARD GUNN discusses buying into the dream. | ||||
